I applied online through the Careers section of the Build-A-Bear website, which was really simple and straightforward. 4 days later, I got a call to schedule an interview. I went into this interview expecting it to be a group interview since that seemed to be the norm based on other reviews I’ve read. To my surprise, it was a one-on-one interview with one of the store managers. She asked me questions about my experiences, my ability to work with kids and in teams, as well as tested me on my knowledge of the company (ex: role play scenarios on how to sell their products). Immediately after that, I had to take their Integrity Test. This test asked me questions about my use of drugs, whether or not I had conflict or trouble with a previous employer, and tested my integrity skills through different scenarios. It was interesting, but I definitely know why it’s necessary. Not even 10 minutes later, the person who interviewed me called me back to schedule a second interview with someone else. It was about 5 days in between the first and second interview. It was originally going to be with another store manager, but she was busy on a conference call, so I got interviewed by another sales associate instead. It was similar to the first interview, but it was half the time (about 15 minutes). The next day, less than 24 hours later, they called me back again to meet with the store manager. Since she didn’t say it was an interview like she did the first two times, I assumed it was just going to be a casual meet up (but I still dressed professionally just in case!). 2 days went by in between the second interview and meeting up with the store manager. It turned out to be an “interview”. I say it in quotes because she didn’t really ask me questions like a normal interviewer would. She just overviewed how my first two interviews went, along with what I should expect coming into this job and how she runs this store. I was told that in 5 days, I would have my final answer as to whether or not I got the job. It turns out I didn’t have to wait that long, because the very next day they called my references and went through my background check. Immediately after that, they called me with a job offer. In total, it took a little over two weeks to get this job and go through the interview process. It was worth the wait, and I can’t wait to start my new job at the company I love the most.